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Endpoint Security

Microsoft Previews New Windows Feature to Limit Admin Privileges New Windows Feature Limits Admin Privileges

In its latest Windows preview, Microsoft adds a feature — Administrator Protection — designed to prevent threat actors from easily escalating privileges and restrict lateral movement.

byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer

Oct 10, 2024

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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

Microsoft: Creative Abuse of Cloud Files Bolsters BEC Attacks Microsoft: Creative Abuse of Cloud Files Bolsters BEC Attacks

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

Oct 9, 2024

5 Min Read

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Endpoint Security

Despite Prevalence of Online Threats, Users Aren't Changing Behavior Despite Online Threats, Users Aren't Changing Behavior

byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer

Oct 8, 2024

2 Min Read

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Cybersecurity Operations

The Perils of Ignoring Cybersecurity Basics The Perils of Ignoring Cybersecurity Basics

byStephen Lawton, Contributing Writer

Oct 8, 2024

5 Min Read

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Malicious Chrome Extensions Skate Past Google's Updated Security Malicious Chrome Extensions Skate Past Google's Updated Security

byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer

Oct 7, 2024

5 Min Read

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Endpoint Security

Single HTTP Request Can Exploit 6M WordPress Sites Single HTTP Request Can Exploit 6M WordPress Sites

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

Oct 7, 2024

4 Min Read

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iPhone 'VoiceOver' Feature Could Read Passwords Aloud

iPhone 'VoiceOver' Feature Could Read Passwords Aloud

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer

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Endpoint Security

Thousands of DrayTek Routers at Risk From 14 Vulnerabilities

Thousands of DrayTek Routers at Risk From 14 Vulnerabilities

byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer

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Endpoint Security

AI 'Nude Photo Generator' Delivers Infostealers Instead of Images

AI 'Nude Photo Generator' Delivers Infostealers Instead of Images

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

ICS/OT Security

NSA Releases 6 Principles of OT Cybersecurity

NSA Releases 6 Principles of OT Cybersecurity

byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer

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Endpoint Security

Python-Based Malware Slithers Into Systems via Legit VS Code

Python-Based Malware Slithers Into Systems via Legit VS Code

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

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Endpoint Security

Dragos Expands ICS Platform With New Acquisition

Dragos Expands ICS Platform With New Acquisition

byJeffrey Schwartz, Contributing Writer

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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

Cyberattackers Use HR Targets to Lay More_Eggs Backdoor

Cyberattackers Use HR Targets to Lay More_Eggs Backdoor

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

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Cybersecurity Operations

Treat Your Enterprise Data Like a Digital Nomad

Treat Your Enterprise Data Like a Digital Nomad

byApu Pavithran

Shadow AI, Data Exposure Plague Workplace Chatbot Use

Shadow AI, Data Exposure Plague Workplace Chatbot Use

byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading

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Endpoint Security

Millions of Kia Vehicles Open to Remote Hacks via License Plate

Millions of Kia Vehicles Open to Remote Hacks via License Plate

byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer

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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

Public Wi-Fi Compromised in UK Train Stations

Public Wi-Fi Compromised in UK Train Stations

byDark Reading Staff

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GenAI Writes Malicious Code to Spread AsyncRAT

GenAI Writes Malicious Code to Spread AsyncRAT

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

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Сloud Security

'SloppyLemming' APT Abuses Cloudflare Service in Pakistan Attacks

'SloppyLemming' APT Abuses Cloudflare Service in Pakistan Attacks

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer

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Identity & Access Management Security

NIST Drops Password Complexity, Mandatory Reset Rules

NIST Drops Password Complexity, Mandatory Reset Rules

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Endpoint Security

Pwn2Own Auto Offers $500K for Tesla Hacks

Pwn2Own Auto Offers $500K for Tesla Hacks

byDark Reading Staff

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Endpoint Security

Sophisticated RAT Hides Behind P. Diddy Scandal Lures

Sophisticated RAT Hides Behind P. Diddy Scandal Lures

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

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Endpoint Security

Security Concerns Plague Emerging Chip Architecture

Security Concerns Plague Emerging Chip Architecture

byAgam Shah, Contributing Writer

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Threat Intelligence

RomCom Malware Resurfaces With SnipBot Variant

RomCom Malware Resurfaces With SnipBot Variant

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

Commerce Dept. Proposes Ban on Automotive Software & Hardware From China, Russia

Commerce Proposes Ban on Chinese, Russian Auto Software & Hardware

byDark Reading Staff

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

Zero-Click MediaTek Bug Opens Phones, Wi-Fi to Takeover

Zero-Click MediaTek Bug Opens Phones, Wi-Fi to Takeover

byDark Reading Staff

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

FBI Leads Takedown of Chinese Botnet Impacting 200K Devices

FBI Leads Takedown of Chinese Botnet Impacting 200K Devices

byDark Reading Staff

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

Security Firm's North Korean Hacker Hire Not an Isolated Incident

Security Firm's North Korean Hacker Hire Not an Isolated Incident

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

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Threat Intelligence

QR Phishing Scams Gain Motorized Momentum in UK

QR Phishing Scams Gain Motorized Momentum in UK

byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading

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Threat Intelligence

Ukraine, Gaza Wars Inspire DDoS Surge Against Finservs

Ukraine, Gaza Wars Inspire DDoS Surge Against Finservs

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer

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ICS/OT Security

Name That Toon: Tug of War

Name That Toon: Tug of War

byJohn Klossner, Cartoonist

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Cybersecurity Operations

Compliance Automation Pays Off for a Growing Company

Compliance Automation Pays Off for Metadata.io

byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributing Writer

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

Hardware Supply Chain Threats Can Undermine Endpoint Infrastructure

Hardware Supply Chain Threats Can Undermine Endpoint Infrastructure

byBoris Balacheff

Application Security

Microsoft VS Code Undermined in Asian Spy Attack

Microsoft VS Code Undermined in Asian Spy Attack

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer

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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

Amateurish 'CosmicBeetle' Ransomware Stings SMBs in Turkey

Amateurish 'CosmicBeetle' Ransomware Stings SMBs in Turkey

byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer

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